Why Did Sherman Burn Much of Atlanta

question 22

Multiple Choice

Why did Sherman burn much of Atlanta?

• A) He didn't want the burden of feeding captives and garrisoning the city.
• B) He wanted to send a message to Lee that he would similarly destroy the rest of the South.
• C) He was a cruel and sadistic military leader.
• D) He wanted to severely punish the South for the war.
• E) None of these choices

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